County Orders Seven-Day Beach Ban After Rain
Ten specific San Diego locations remain closed due to bacteria levels that exceeded state health standards.
By Aminata Patterson ·
San Diego County health officials mandated a seven-day pause in beach activities Sunday after rainfall pushed bacteria levels above state limits. The directive requires residents to stop diving, surfing, or swimming while the water remains unsafe.
The National Weather Service recorded precipitation ranging from 0.13 inches in desert regions to just under an inch in mountainous areas. Coastal and inland zones received between a quarter and half an inch of rain. This urban runoff flows into local waterways, elevating bacterial counts near storm drains and lagoon outlets.
The County Department of Environmental Health and Quality identified ten specific sites where bacteria exceeded safety thresholds. These locations include Campland, Comfort Station, Coronado Shoreline, De Anza Cove, Glorietta Bay, La Jolla Cove, La Jolla Children’s Pool, North Cove Vacation Isle, Tecolote Shores, and Tidelands Park.
Health workers stated that the water in these areas may cause illness. The county will keep the sites closed until new samples confirm the water meets safety requirements for public use.
The advisory applies to all beaches and bays in the county during active rainfall and for 72 hours afterward. Officials noted that the risk is highest near water exits where runoff concentrates.
Source: Times of San Diego
